The politicians who could influence Jeremy Clarkson’s pub

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter Mr Clarkson has lived in Oxfordshire for several years, owning Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington.

He added to this a couple of years ago with the £1,000,000 purchase of The Windmill pub in Asthall, which he renamed The Farmer’s Dog.

Having renovated the spot, Mr Clarkson opened it up to the public in August of 2024, and it has been a hit, regularly attracting large numbers of customers.

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In its short existence, the pub has encountered its fair share of planning decisions, including the latest regarding the overflow carpark.

This is similar to Mr Clarkson’s Diddly Squat, which he has clashed over with West Oxfordshire District Council on many occasions.

Now the list of candidates has recently been published for the upcoming elections in the area.

West Oxfordshire locals will go to the polls on Thursday, May 7, with the election being for one-third of the council, with one seat in 16 wards being contested.

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Those standing for the area of Burford, near where The Farmer’s Dog is located, have also been revealed ahead of voting next week.

Natalie Jane Baker is standing for the Green Party, Leslie Barbera Channon is up for the Liberal Democrats, and Nick Field-Johnson is standing for the Local Conservatives.

Nathaniel Robert Miles is representing the Labour Party in the area’s election, while James David Poxon is up for Reform UK.

This has given an idea as to who Mr Clarkson may be liaising with should future plans spring up.